Top Stories,Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya crimes

Arrest Warrant Sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya Crimes November 27, 2024 The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s Commander-in-Chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar. The warrant, issued on November 26, 2024, charges Hlaing … Read more

Top Stories,‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike

‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike 2024-11-27 12:00 The UN’s top political official called on Sunday for an immediate halt to the escalation of fighting in and around Ukraine, after what he said was a ballistic missile attack on the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy. The shelling … Read more

Peace and Security,Guterres: Lebanon ceasefire deal ‘first ray of hope for peace’

Guterres: Lebanon ceasefire deal ‘first ray of hope for peace’ 2024-11-27 12:00 Beirut, Lebanon – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hezbollah, calling it a “first ray of hope for peace” in the region. The ceasefire, which took effect at 6 am local time on November 27, 2024, … Read more

Peace and Security,Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya crimes

Arrest warrant sought for Myanmar Commander-in-Chief for Rohingya crimes * November 27, 2024 The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, for his alleged role in crimes against humanity and war crimes committed against the Rohingya people. The warrant was issued on 27 November 2024, following a … Read more

Peace and Security,‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike

‘Reverse dangerous cycle of escalation’ in Ukraine, UN official urges, amid ballistic missile strike 27 November 2024 New York – The top United Nations official in Ukraine has called for an immediate end to the escalating cycle of violence in the country, including a recent ballistic missile strike that damaged civilian infrastructure and killed several … Read more

Peace and Security,Lebanon ceasefire deal: displaced communities start to return home

Lebanon ceasefire deal: displaced communities start to return home 2024-11-27 12:00 PM A ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah has brought an end to several weeks of fighting, and displaced communities are starting to return home. The deal, which was brokered by the United Nations, calls for a cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal … Read more

Peace and Security,World News in Brief: Aid challenges in Syria, human rights in Iran, elections in South Sudan

World News in Brief: Aid challenges in Syria, human rights in Iran, elections in South Sudan 2024-11-27 12:00 Syria: Aid challenges The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian situation in Syria is “catastrophic”, with millions of people facing food insecurity, lack of access to clean water, and inadequate healthcare. The conflict has displaced millions … Read more